However, immediately thereafter, Mimir beheld a scene that left him equally astounded.

  At this moment, Kenley had completely transformed into a parrying mechanism. Within a mere three seconds, Roland had unleashed a full thirty sword strikes, yet each and every one of them was countered by Kenley, with not a single blow finding its mark!!!

  "This is inconceivable!" Mimir nearly bellowed. Had he not witnessed it with his own eyes, it would have been extremely difficult for him to believe that a youth of such tender age could withstand Roland's Thorn Flower Rain unscathed!

  This was an ultimate rapid sword technique consisting of ten strikes per second. The speed of this swordsmanship was so astonishing that even Mimir would not dare assert that he could parry all of it. As far as he could recall, the best he had ever managed was being struck by only two blows.

  As Roland thrust her final sword, Kenley braced the blade with both palms, firmly intercepting the thrust. His feet planted firmly on the ground, he slid backward three to four meters with a screeching sound, leaving behind two long abrasions on the surface.

  Kenley twirled the sword twice and then assumed a defensive stance once more. His eyes were ablaze with tenacity, and even his breath remained unhurried as he steadfastly withstood all of Roland's rapid thrusts.

  "Kenley, you are the most gifted warrior I have ever encountered." To be frank, Roland was taken aback. From the very onset of their confrontation, Kenley's performance had far exceeded her expectations. She had encountered formidable swordsmen before, yet she had never even heard of someone as youthful as Kenley.

  When employed, the Thorn Flower Language technique bestows an invulnerability to control, along with a dominant effect, and each sword thrust is executed with extraordinary velocity. In the face of this move, the majority of warriors and knights would opt to directly parry in order to mitigate the damage.

  Consequently, many individuals would sustain injuries after enduring this technique. However, Kenley was like an anomaly. He had managed to counter every single strike of the Thorn Flower Rain, which was truly extraordinary.

  Moreover, after countering the thirty sword strikes, Kenley exhibited no signs of fatigue whatsoever. Instead, he seemed to grow more resolute with each passing moment.

  Kenley merely shook his head."Teacher, I still have much to learn from you."

  "Kenley, I believe there is little more I can impart to you." Roland was not convinced.

  "No, teacher. When you wield the sword, I can sense the profound intent you infuse into it. It is immensely powerful and fervent, akin to the stars in the heavens. Although the flames of the stars cannot rival the brilliance of the sun, they encapsulate the essence of strength within their minuteness. Teacher, you are not only an exemplary warrior but also a guiding light that leads others forward in the darkness," Kenley said earnestly.

  Kenley's sincere demeanor instantly struck a chord with Roland.

  A flush adorned Roland's delicate visage. For some inexplicable reason, Kenley always had the ability to disconcert Roland and render her uneasy.

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  "Ahem. This was merely a probing maneuver, Kenley. Do not be complacent. The true showdown lies ahead."

  "Please, teacher."

  The air grew tranquil once more, and the confrontation between the two had completely captivated everyone present. Even a powerful dragon knight like Mimir was now intently listening to the exchange between Kenley and Roland.

  "This Kenley is truly an outstanding warrior," Mimir murmured to himself.

  The winter wind blew gently. Today, the weather was remarkably clear and sunny, and the breeze carried not the slightest hint of cold but rather a warm and comforting sensation.

  The two individuals standing in the center of the arena now gripped their swords tightly, with every movement under the watchful gaze of the other.

  Tia placed her hand on her chest, a sense of unease welling up within her. To be honest, her understanding of swordsmanship was not particularly profound. However, as a fighter, Tia could sense the intensity of the battle spirit that the two were pouring into their duel.

  Only Normani sat on the snow, unconcerned about the snow that covered her. She watched the two combatants with a curious expression, awaiting her master's command.

  "Come to think of it, you still haven't allowed Tia and Normani to join the fray together?" Roland suddenly inquired.

  Kenley smiled calmly."Teacher Roland, they will participate, but not at this moment."

  "This is intriguing. Are you concealing your true strength, or are you biding your time?"

  Kenley merely smiled but remained silent.

  "Then I shall go all out!"

  Before the words had fully faded, without so much as a sound, Roland's form split into two, as if she had manifested a doppelg?nger!

  "Here it is! Roland's signature technique, the Flower Language Doppelg?nger!" Mimir exclaimed with excitement.

  "Lord Mimir, is this doppelg?nger a result of magic?" Tia, standing nearby, couldn't help but inquire. To be honest, she had employed her blood perception but found that the two figures were identical, making it impossible for her to discern which was the original.

  Mimir shook his head."This is not magic, my fair lady. This is Roland's Sword Intent Doppelg?nger."

  "Sword Intent Doppelg?nger? It's not magic?" Tia was somewhat perplexed. This was the first time she had witnessed a Sword Saint in action, so she was unfamiliar with this concept.

  "Roland possesses Divine Law Energy, and the applications of Divine Law Energy are numerous. It can not only substitute for magic but also for swordsmanship. When utilizing Divine Law Energy, Roland can project her sword intent to create a doppelg?nger, enabling her to have two corporeal forms simultaneously." Mimir patiently explained.

  "So, both of these bodies are the genuine ones?" Tia asked, surprised.

  "Precisely. If the doppelg?nger is injured, the main body will also suffer."

  "But doesn't that place Teacher Roland at a greater disadvantage?" Tia was now thoroughly confused. If the doppelg?nger could not serve as a decoy, and the main body would be injured if the doppelg?nger was harmed, it seemed to offer little advantage to Roland.

  "No, it does not. Roland having two bodies means that she can employ skills with both bodies concurrently, and the elemental replenishment periods for the two bodies are separate. For instance, when the main body is executing an ultimate technique, the doppelg?nger can also unleash an ultimate technique, with the damage and attributes being identical." Mimir then uttered words that sent a shudder through Tia.

  "Goodness! That's terrifying! If Teacher Roland's doppelg?nger can also use skills, it implies that she can launch a dual attack, which is extremely disadvantageous for the master." Tia's heart constricted with worry.

  "Sister Tia, it's not just that the two doppelgangers can use skills simultaneously," Normani suddenly interjected.

  "Normani, you know about this?" Tia asked, astonished.

  "Both doppelgangers possess consciousness, as if one person is controlling two bodies simultaneously. The sensations from both bodies will be relayed back to that elder sister's consciousness, allowing her to execute numerous brilliant tactics," Normani said as she swung her delicate feet and watched the battlefield with keen interest.

  "One person controlling two bodies means that the two bodies can coordinate to execute flawless tactics. That's truly remarkable... The master is likely to face significant pressure," Tia said, her brow furrowed with concern.

  However, Mimir beside her immediately wore a lecherous expression."Both bodies having consciousness." It seemed that Captain Mimir, the dragon knight, had envisioned some rather "interesting scenarios".